be the peach, plum or melon, or any one of the many other tempting fruits which figure so largely in the history of the race, with appeals most compelling. Adam said, "The woman thou gavest me gave me to eat." This sense, commonly called Appetite, may also be educated to a point of intensity with appeal so potent that the man so affected must employ the highest faculties of his being, reason and will, to control this sense.

But the wisdom of a wise Providence is again manifested in giving man this reserve force to protect and guard him against over-indulgence.

The appetite has played a large part in the history of the race according to Biblical account. In whatever way we may consider the scene in the Garden, we note that the great appeals were first to the senses, then to the mind which takes up the findings of the senses, weighs, wishes and wills. The combination of appeals to desire appeared to break down the barriers of restriction and opened the door of self-indulgence, which always leads to violation of law.

Again in the history of mankind we see the appeal and push of the appetite urging man to violate the laws of heritage and tradition when Esau, worn and hungry, came in from the hunt and saw the tempting pottage which his brother Jacob had prepared. The appeal of appetite was so great that Esau, in his weak and unappreciative mood, bartered his birthright for the mess of pottage, turning as it were the future channel of the race from the weakness of self-indulgence personified in Esau to the higher and more spiritual life personified by Jacob in self-control. The racial accomplishments of Esau's line never approximated to the wonderful reaches of power and progress which followed the line of Jacob.

When the tests came to the Great Teacher, one was

also along this line. When hungry and weary the appeal was made to appetite.

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Grant that these stones shall be made bread."

From these references we see the moral lessons: Self-indulgence leads to violation of law and moral weakness; self-control leads to progress, prosperity and higher spiritual life. The former to be avoided as the appetite for alcoholic beverages which leads to disease and vice; the latter, self-control, leads to progress, health and happiness.

The sense of smell is next to be considered as manifesting the goodness of God.

This sense finds a large place among the activities of man in assisting the other senses in censoring foods and viands, contributing to life's joys and happiness. It also is one of prime importance in detecting odours, gases and fumes which are injurious and pernicious in their effects upon the Palace we live in.

Smoke or fumes arising from smouldering fires or the combustion causing loss of life and property are often sensed by smell in time to prevent a spread of flame by notice to the other senses to awake to the dangers imminent. The house, theatre, church, hospital or asylum may be threatened by smouldering fire when this lifelike censor, with keen appreciation of danger, calls the whole Palace to arouse all hands to action with every ounce of energy brought into play in combating the encroaching flames. Unnumbered lives and property beyond computation have been saved by the faithfulness of this little sentinel. Its activities penetrate garret, cellar and dome, hospital ward and laboratory, and the chancel of church to ferret out the origin of danger.

The church or theatre full of people, the asylum or hospital with suffering soldiers and orphans caught with

out other warning finds first aid and a friendly helper as it scents danger afar off. It penetrates not only the odours and fumes of combustions, but goes under hill and mountain with the miner and throws around him. the cloak of protection from poisonous and noxious gases which infest the mines. This sense of smell also penetrates the sewer and carrion spots where dangerous gases threaten the lives of men and families. The dog, ferret and vulture often lead the way of man in the quest for hunted objects, as these can more readily run down their prey or objects of food.

As we study the senses in their relation to each other, we must note the great purpose served in their combination and association together as they co-operate in their activities.

The Biblical writer says: "The eye cannot say to the hand I have no need of thee, nor again the head to the feet I have no need of you," but all the various parts are built together forming a compact whole.

So we have team work exemplified in the functions of all the senses. We see their great accomplishments in athletics, industrial, social and political life in the splendid co-operation of all the parts involved.

Betts says: "A more complete study of sensation reveals nearly three times this number. The body is equipped with more than a dozen different kinds of endorgans, each prepared to receive its own particular kind of stimulus." However, we cannot enter into a detail discussion at this time.

The palace fine, the Rex so keen,

The conscience all combined,

Place man upon a pedestal

With genius, power, enshrined.

This frame so grand with muscles firm,
Foundations ever moving,
Articulations, ducts and oils,

And lubrication showing.

Each joint and socket in its place,

They challenge wisdom's lotion,

And show the structure, bones, and flesh,
A mansion, house in motion.

TOPICAL SUGGESTIONS:

1. The human body is a movable house. A palace with automatic appliances for building and tearing down the waste,

2. The fine adaptations, powers of assimilation, and rapid movements of all the parts.

3. The mind actions featured by inquisitiveness, acquisitiveness, aspirations, retention and memory.

4. The family adaptations.

5. The senses as censors. Touch, sight, hearing, taste, and smell; and functions of each.

6. Touch covers the whole nervous system, including the sensa. tions of all the other senses.

7. The senses guard the palace in its movements; provides many delights as well as utilities.

8. The senses show team work and co-operation in all their functions.

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PHYSIOLOGY

Na measure we have treated some phases of Physi

ology in the chapter on the senses, but we can look

further into the subject and inquire more in detail as to the manifestations of the goodness of God as we study the harmonious articulations, the assimilations, the purposes and placements of the various parts of the human body.

In building a house we see that the foundations are substantial and of strong and firm material. We note the general contour including form, frame, placement of the parts to accord with the purposes of their functions, and we finally look for the figure to have a pleasing effect upon the eye.

As we look over the human frame and diagnose the various parts and the functions each is expected to serve, we marvel at the fine adaptations of the various organs to the rôle they are to play in life's drama.

The movable foundations are constructed with bone and sinewy muscles, with articulations at the various joints adapted to the elastic and quick rapid movements of the whole frame; the feet, toes, knees and ankles are suited and lubricated by nature's wise provision through involuntary and automatic ducts working continuously to provide the necessary oils for all purposes and eventualities. The toes are not where the heel is required, in position to receive the heavy weight of the whole frame to which it is adapted and in place best suited. The ankles, knees